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title: "Tallow 101: Everything the Foodservice Industry Needs to Know"
description: Discover the resurgence of tallow in the foodservice industry, its benefits, and how Columbus Vegetable Oils provides quality options for chefs.
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# [Tallow 101: Everything the Foodservice Industry Needs to Know](https://foodandpaper.com/fps-blog/tallow-101-everything-the-foodservice-industry-needs-to-know)

 Written by [Columbus Vegetable Oils](https://foodandpaper.com/fps-blog/author/columbus-vegetable-oils) | Oct 5, 2026, 7:17:25 PM

Tallow is experiencing a comeback for its rich flavor, high smoke point and versatility in popular dishes, but handling tallow requires some specific know-how.

Columbus Vegetable Oils, located in Des Plaines, has been packing tallow for decades. Here are a few tips that every foodservice operator should know.

Tallow is a solid fat derived from rendered beef fat. It has a waxy texture, similar to butter or coconut oil. It's a shelf-stable fat, meaning it can be stored at room temperature without refrigeration.

With a high smoke point of 420-degrees Fahrenheit, tallow is a go-to choice for frying, sautéing and roasting dishes.

Whether you are grilling or barbecuing, tallow is also a great binder to help seasonings stick by creating a crispy, flavorful crust.

Since tallow is similar to butter, it’s ideal for baking because it adds a richer, earthier flavor that works well in savory desserts.

Columbus Vegetable Oils offers the Butcher Boy tallow line in a variety of sizes — starting at 7.25 oz. jars that are ideal for test batches and up to 50 lb. cubes for larger scale operations.

All Butcher Boy tallow products are gluten-free, sugar-free and Keto-friendly. They contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients and are milk-free.

“Tallow is making a strong comeback in professional kitchens,” said Columbus Vegetable Oils President Paulette Gagliardo. “As a fourth-generation, family-owned business that started in the basement of my grandfather’s grocery store on Chicago’s westside, we understand the importance of innovation, which is why we’re excited to bring chefs a versatile, cost-effective option.”

To learn more about Columbus Vegetable Oils, visit [www.cvoils.com](https://www.cvoils.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

**About Columbus Vegetable Oils**

Columbus Vegetable Oils supplies more than 300 oils in-stock and ready to ship, along with an expansive offering of shortenings, tallow, sauces, dressings and dips for food manufacturing, foodservice, retail and specialty markets. Celebrating 90 years of service, Columbus Vegetable Oils is a fourth-generation, family-operated business and certified woman-owned company recognized for exceptional customer service, reliable sourcing, fast processing and competitive pricing. Operating SQF-certified facilities, the company offers custom blending, private label capabilities and trusted brands including Butcher Boy®, Mike's Brand®, Sunrise Shortening®, Nature's Secret®, Sorrento's Olive Oil® and Soaper's Choice®. Oil Experts. Loyal Partners. Learn more at [www.cvoils.com](https://www.cvoils.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

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